Rediscovering Myself Through Ballet: An Adult Beginner’s Story When I first discovered Align Ballet Method, I was a 28-year-old graduate student juggling the chaos of
Embracing Individuality: The True Path to Greatness in Dance – by Michael Cornell This post is not meant for the general student. These ideas are
How Dance Shapes Life: Lessons in Balance, Resilience, and Growth – by Michael Cornell The process of dance is the process of life. For me,
Prioritize Safety and Fundamentals in Adult Ballet Classes – by Michael Cornell Recently, we came across a thoughtful question on a ballet forum that raised
Why the Process Matters: Crafting Precision and Beauty in Dance by Michael Cornell Great dancing doesn’t happen by magic. It’s often said that the legendary
Behind the Curtain: Lessons from My Ballet Career by Michael Cornell I remember vividly the first day at my ballet school, The National Academy of
Defying Expectations: From Troubled Teen to Ballet Pro My Unlikely Ballet Journey I’ve shared my ballet story with a few people over the years, but
American Men Don’t Dance: A National Tragedy In the best-case scenario, only 3-5% of American males participate in any form of dance training. Realistically, I
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Why Aren’t You Improving at All? The Honest Truth About Your Adult Ballet Progress. ObserveVerb: Derived from the Latin observare,
The Emotional Challenges of Dance: Why We Keep Pushing Ourselves – by Michael Cornell I wish I could tell you that after decades of dancing,
